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6th September 1978

5 questions · 15 marks · Grades 8-9 · 51 question types in this band

  1. 1
    Bounds3 marks

    A rectangle is 14 cm by 26 cm, each correct to the nearest cm. Work out the upper bound of its area.

  2. 2
    Inverse and Composite Functions3 marks

    f(x) = 7x + 4. Work out the inverse function f^-1(x).

  3. 3
    Direct and Inverse Proportion Depth3 marks

    y is directly proportional to x^3. When x = 4, y = 256. Work out y when x = 2.

  4. 4
    The Cosine Rule3 marks

    A triangle has sides 6 cm, 15 cm and 11 cm. Work out the angle opposite the 6 cm side, to 1 decimal place.

  5. 5
    Probability Equation Questions3 marks

    A bag holds 2 red and n blue counters. The probability of taking a red is 2/5. Work out n.

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